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title: "Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS)"
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# Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS)

Buyer: DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e43ba00-06e5-4a92-8842-005357c2ce74

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## Summary

The Doncaster Council is seeking to re-commission the Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS) to provide essential support equipment for individuals living in the community. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th July 2022. This five-year contract, anticipated to commence on 6th September 2022, supports aims such as reducing hospital admissions, facilitating early discharge from healthcare facilities, and improving users' independence and quality of life. The estimated contract value ranges from £22,500,000 to £31,500,000, and it may extend for an additional two years based on the council's discretion.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those involved in providing support equipment. Companies that can demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the ICELS and deliver strong social value will be well-suited to compete. By supplying equipment that enhances the well-being of individuals in their homes, businesses can play a critical role in the community while fostering growth and developing long-term partnerships with local authorities.

## Notice

The Authority acting as the Lead Commissioner is seeking to jointly re-commission the Integrated Community Equipment Service for itself and the Doncaster Clinical Commissioning Group. The overall aim of the contract is to provide equipment on loan to people living in the community enabling them to do tasks they would otherwise be unable to do or to provide support to a carer to enable on-going care in their home environment. The ICELS service will support the following aims * Enabling people to be supported in their own homes * Reducing the number of hospital admissions and re-admissions * Reducing the number of care home admissions * Reducing the number of falls * Facilitating early discharge from hospital * Reducing the number, cost and intensity of care packages/nurse visit, e.g. enabling single hand care * Reduce the burden on Carers and risk of Carer breakdown, whilst increasing confidence and peace of mind * Supporting end of life care, delivered within the individuals chosen environment * Improving health and wellbeing by maximising independence, choice, control, dignity and quality of life within the individual's home It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 6th September 2022 (It should be noted that subject to internal governance, and if deemed to be necessary, an extension of the current contract may be sought to enable seamless transition to the new contract) and run for a period of 5 years. There is also an option to extend the contract by a further 2 x 12 month periods at the sole discretion of the council. As part of tender process the successful provider will be required to enter into contract with the Social Value Portal for the monitoring of their social value offer. More details can be found in the procurement documents. Due to the nature of the contract the contract values are based on a estimated activity levels over the full life of the contract including extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f91357-d08b-45e4-b02c-dc0f0f364352 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2022 - 5 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 35820000 - Support equipment
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 May 2022 at 14:20 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f91357-d08b-45e4-b02c-dc0f0f364352

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f91357-d08b-45e4-b02c-dc0f0f364352
  13th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41533&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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